BoA’s mother’s latest book, “The Golden Rule,” confessed of a time when BoA’s family struggled through financial hardships in the past.

She stated, “In 1995, our family was living a comfortable, normal life. One day, someone we knew suggested that my husband run for election in a local assembly.” BoA’s father ran in the mayoral election, but unfortunately failed to secure a win despite many believing that he had the possibility. Four years later, he ran again.

BoA’s family was already in considerable financial difficulty after the first run. The second run only increased their expenses beyond anything they could possibly cover. After meeting his second bidding failure, the family was put through unexplainable hardships. “The only thing we had left were sighs. People say that the only thing that increases is debt, and it’s true.”

The lowest point for the family struck in 1999. BoA’s mother began selling milk and confessed that she truly had no idea how to survive, as the only experience she had was being a housewife.

Fortunately, the eldest son, Kwon Sun Hwon, was accepted to Seoul University as a scholarship student and began working part-time jobs. With her second son as a senior in high school and BoA just beginning her training, she began to work harder than ever on her milk business.

“The people I met while selling milk made me think of a lot of things. It was a great experience that allowed me to understand the feelings of people.”

BoA debuted soon after in 2000 and her mother quit selling milk in order to become an insurance broker. However, those two years were said to be the longest time of her life, much like an endless tunnel.

Korean superstar BoA has announced that she will be back in Japan for a set of Christmas lives.

This year, she will host her Christmas concerts at the Tokyo International Forum, Hall A. Previously, she held a spring live this past summer, “BoA LIVE TOUR 2010 ~IDENTITIY~,” to promote her newest album.

This Christmas show will be a one man live with her as the star, and shall take place on December 20th and 21st for two nights only. Tickets go on sale November 20th to the general public.

Although BoA has been promoting her new album in Korea, it is nice to see her lining up shows for the Christmas season. It is traditional for Japanese artists to have Christmas and New Year’s shows, and it just goes to show how acclimated she is to the Japanese music scene.

SM announced through a press release that they have launched the application for BoA's album in free (light) and paid (pro) version in collabration with music service provider Neowiz Internet, making her the fifth SM artist to have a smart phone application for a record.

The pro version, which costs 7.99 dollars, features full-length tracks from "Copy&Paste," music videos as well as behind-the-scenes footage, photo gallery and a clock, while the light edition includes a 30-second preview of the songs and teaser videos.

"Copy&Paste" features a total of 13 songs with 11 of the tracks from the six full-length album "Hurricane Venus" and two new tunes including "Copy&Paste" and ballad "I'm Okay," which was written by singer Wheesung.

BoA promoted her latest album on various televised music programs in late September.

We reported some time ago that BoA was starring in an upcoming U.S. dance flick directed by Duane Adler and produced by Robert Cort.

According to recent news, BoA has been preparing for the film with an acting coach and will begin filming early next year. BoA addressed that she is most concerned about the delivery of her lines and the choreography.

Acting isn't new to BoA. She has made an guest-appearance on the Korean sitcom Golbaengi (Korean Snail) in 2000, voice acting for the Japanese and Korean version of "Over the Hedge", and will make a special appearance in the upcoming Korean drama "ATHENA: Goddess of War".

BoA also plans to release another Japanese single before heading back over to the U.S., as well as holding the X'mas” LIVE 2010 concert in Tokyo, Japan, on December 20th and 21st.

d on her life behind the stage along with appearances from her juniors, SHINee.

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International star BoA began filming for SBS’s new drama, “Athena“, set for broadcast in December.

The drama’s production company, Taewon Entertainment, stated on October 25th, “BoA has recently finished her first filming for the drama as the role of a charismatic top singer. The scene was of her character receiving protection from her bodyguard, Jung Woo Sung, in Japan. She showed her true worth even in the additional filmings held in Korea as well.”

On the 18th, filming took place in the building of BoA’s agency, SM Entertainment. The filming focuseSource + Photos: Sports Chosun

She tweeted, “With the Big monster and small person…. Good night ;)” and attached a photo of her standing in front of a statue more than five times her size. .

Fans commented, “It’s a famous person. How can she give off this kind of aura in front of a giant statue?” “How tall was BoA… her proportions are amazing,” and “Her face is going to disappear, she’s so pretty.”

Japanese singer Akanishi Jin only recently joined Twitter about a week ago, but he has already made his fame known, interacting with fellow celebrities Shirota Yu, Shirota Jun, BENI, Crystal Kay, and most notably, BoA.

The latter has especially been involved in his tweets right from the beginning, as within a few hours of starting his account, they were already play fighting.

Well apparently some people took that comment about BoA the wrong way, and Jin took to Twitter to clarify his interactions with her, and then proceeded to “fight” with her some more.

Whatever their relationship is, it’s hilarious to see honest public interaction between idols on Twitter, and bonus points are given for all of it being in English.

On May 30th, popular singer BoA celebrated her tenth anniversary since her Japanese debut, and she took the time to record a short message to fans for her official website!“Hello everyone, it’s BoA! Today, May 30th, marks 10 years since I debuted in Japan. I think that it’s thanks to all the fans who supported me that I was able to reach such a wonderful day. On this site, there’s been a countdown until my 10th anniversary since about a month ago. I think that from now on a new 10 years has already begun, and I want to make it another 10 years of memories with everyone.”Already 10 years into her Japanese career, BoA has become a beloved veteran of the industry, and fans should look forward to the next 10 years as well!

Akanishi Jin showed off a picture of his miçanga bracelets, BoA commented that she liked the bracelets and wanted some of her own, prompting Akanishi to reply, “desho?? but someone has to tie them up while u making wishes! ask little kids or someone u really care bout :)”.Unsatisfied with that answer, BoA instigated another playful fight between the two:

Once they were done cutely bickering back and forth, the two “made up” and called it a day with a hilarious new hashtag.